Garage Buddies

Hot spring days...isn't that an oxymoron? It was close to 80 in the sun this morning and my guys all needed a break in the shade. We chose the garage floor. It's mostly clean, right? So they were discussing mini animal crackers and alphabet pretzels. Malakai is quite the comedian and always making Isaac laugh. Brings so much joy to my heart to watch them just loving each other. Here's to many more breaks in the garage on hot summer days when the bikes and rider toys need a rest.

Good Ol' Girl

My mother-in-law just rescued this beauty. It was a donation to a local thrift shop and because of the broken knob they were unable to sell it. I've never owned a waffle maker in my 32 years so I'm having fun trying out new recipes. Today I made apple spice waffles. Malakai willingly is my taste tester and helper. They were so yummy! Even the match box cars are drawn to them.

Cabin Getaway

It's usually cold and sometimes snowy when we take our annual trip to the cabin with the Martin family. But this year was quite different. 70+ degrees, warm enough for a hike with no coat, running around outside barefoot, eating at the picnic table and even a campfire with some biting bugs. We always look forward to this time away as a family. Saturday night, after the kids were in bed, we watched a home video from the early 90's of the Martin family. We were all laughing/crying so hard our bellies ached afterwards. What treasures! It makes me realize how important video cameras and picture taking really is for the next generation to enjoy and look back at with found memories. Someday, I hope our children will do the same with us.

Finally Outdoors

Yesterday was glorious, weather-wise. Malakai and I were out in the morning, afternoon and evening. Isaac napped in the morning while I was pulling weeds in my flower beds, getting them ready for the spring mulch and flowers soon :) Isaac had an absolute blast outside. It was his first time to experience "push toys" and he thought he was pretty cool pushing them all around the driveway, stones, and yard. I had the video camera out in the afternoon and waited until the sun went in a little more in the evening to snap some pictures. Our family so enjoys being outside on our little farmette together. Eric even said last night, he felt like he could breath again. We weren't trapped in our living room. Here's to a new season of dirt under our finger nails, fresh fruit and veggies from the garden and orchard, mowing the grass, running around, laying in the hammock, playing in the sandbox, swinging on the swings and sitting around campfires. Welcome spring!!! I even got my first trip of the season to Root's in today with the boys.

Adventurous Spirit

If you live in Lancaster County, you are well aware that as of this past week, spring has sprung! I've had ants in my pants now for a long time to get outside and enjoy the warm sunshine, go on little adventures with my dear sons, and of course take pictures. Malakai joined me on Wednesday morning for a walk in the field. Our hearts were both filled to overflowing, just being together and walking and talking. Thankful to live in a place where the seasons are always changing. Springtime, you are very much invited and I'm grateful you have showed up...just in time to rescue us from the winter blahs.